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\"Arne \"Wayne <\/p>\n

Sun 26 April 2026 9:20, UK <\/p>\n

Arne Slot is now all but certain to stay on as Liverpool<\/a> manager for the 2026-27 campaign,\u00a0sources have told Football Insider.<\/p>\n

The Merseyside giants\u2019 US-based owners Fenway Sports Group are backing the Dutchman, 47, despite a tortuous campaign that has left the fans restless and calling for managerial change.<\/p>\n

Sources say FSG plan to stick by Slot barring a catastrophic finish to the campaign, such as a run of four consecutive defeats ending their hopes of a top-five Premier League finish and Champions League qualification.<\/p>\n

Slot had previously been under heavy pressure after a series of poor results and pedestrian performances led to calls from supporters for him to be sacked and for the available Xabi Alonso to replace him this summer.<\/p>\n

However, the 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday saw the club jump up to fourth in the table, and they are now eight points clear of Brighton and Hove Albion in sixth.<\/p>\n

Now, with only one win needed to secure a Champions League position, Slot\u2019s job at Liverpool is seen as safe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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VISIT THE MANAGER HUB<\/a>Has Arne Slot done enough to turn the tide at Liverpool?<\/p>\n

The 2025-26 campaign has been underwhelming for many Liverpool supporters.<\/p>\n

Not only has the club failed to mount a successful title defence, but they will also end the season without a trophy.<\/p>\n

Arne Slot\u2019s Liverpool careerWins 65Draws17Losses26Win percentage60.2%HonoursPremier League x1Slot has been successful at Liverpool so far<\/p>\n

Considering the money that they spent in the summer, it has been a disaster, with Slot perhaps lucky to survive.<\/p>\n

Therefore, the pressure will no doubt be on the manager as soon as the 2026-27 campaign begins.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udea8 Arne Slot on his future: \u201cI\u2019m mainly here for the short or mid-to-long-term, and mainly the Palace game\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are conversations about next season but my main focus is this season\u201d. pic.twitter.com\/Y3tBfXnCcx<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 24, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

A poor start could see even more of the Anfield fanbase turn on Slot, with a trophy no doubt expected next season.<\/p>\n

As a result, it is key that the manager ensures that their recent form carries on into the new season, or there could be dire consequences.<\/p>\n

Preparation have already begun for the summer transfer window at Liverpool<\/p>\n

Former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson has exclusively told Football Insider that Liverpool plan to make \u00a3100million profit on player sales<\/a> to boost their summer transfer budget.<\/p>\n

Signings are not doubt needed at Anfield, with the Reds lacking consistent goal scorers going into the new season.<\/p>\n

However, Borson cannot see Liverpool spending more than \u00a3250m on new arrivals after their massive 2025 summer window.<\/p>\n

With players such as Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson departing, on top of Hugo Ekitike being injured until 2027, the club are desperate for reinforcements.<\/p>\n

However, it remains to be seen who Liverpool opt to bring in, with Yan Diamonde being linked in recent weeks after impressing at RB Leipzig.<\/p>\n

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